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Hi. i have been using a laxative once a month since november. should i take one now?
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You can but . . .: At your age, regular use of a laxative should not be necessary. You might get some advice on your diet if you have persistent constipation. Taking a laxative once per month, however, is not very frequent.
Answered 1/13/2016
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